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Face of Adversity

Face of Adversity

A JOURNEY OF SURVIVAL, RESILIENCE AND HOPE

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DocumentaryDramaFamily

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In the midst of a life-threatening respiratory infection, a young adult confronts the harrowing realities of an ICU stay, battling not only for his life but also to uncover the depths of his resilience and the transformative power of hope in the darkest moments.

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Budget

$1000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

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Cast

Jesse Telfer

Jesse Telfer

Himself (Interviewee)

Sylvie Nadeau

Sylvie Nadeau

Herself (Interviewee)

Andrew Telfer

Andrew Telfer

Himself (Interviewee)

Luke Barrington

Luke Barrington

Jesse Telfer

Robyn Kostopoulos

Robyn Kostopoulos

Sylvie Nadeau

Jessa Naranjo

Jessa Naranjo

Nurse #1

Hayley Scott

Hayley Scott

Nurse #2

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